Studio Production at Olivet Nazarene University offers students experience in a television studio, providing a comprehensive overview of the entire production process, from pre-production to during-production to post-production. The course, COMM 371, emphasizes the skills required to produce and direct a television program.
Students are working on Tonight at Olivet, a TV show uploaded to YouTube. This hands-on experience equips students with the knowledge and collaborative skills essential for success in a professional television production environment.
Below, you’ll read stories covering the different elements production.
Building the Script: The Pre-Production Process
The stage lights are shining. The set is filled with students rushing to and fro, checking microphone volume levels and camera placement. Students who have finished their tasks chat with the nearest classmates, talking about everything and nothing. Producer Caislyn Hummel moves stands in the midst of the controlled chaos, giving feedback from the sound…
Beyond the Spotlight: Lessons from Studio Production Class
The stage lights dimmed as the latest Tonight at Olivet episode wrapped up. For Professor Bishop, executive producer and the mastermind behind the Studio Production class, this was just one phase of the production journey. While the audience left buzzing with excitement and the crew basked in the glow of a job well done, the…
Lights, Camera, Action
Behind every live broadcast, there’s a director with a vision. Someone who blends creativity with technical skill to transform a simple script into a captivating experience.
Levi Ma’afala is that guy!
Give It Up For Your Host, Isabel Lugo!
The crew tells the audience the host will be here soon. The excited audience speculate among themselves about tonight’s conversations. The chitchat ceases as the host strides in. She is a student by day, but by night Isabel Lugo hosts Tonight at Olivet!
About this project:
This project was created by Hunter Ah Loo, Rebecca Barak, Josiah Fox, and David Stewart as part of a final project for the multimedia storytelling class at Olivet Nazarene University.
